HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING LOANS

Te Ao Hou, Winter 1952, Page 43

HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING LOANS For the benefit of those who do not know how to go about applying for housing assistance the following information is offered. Application Forms: Applications should be made on the Special form provided. These can be obtained at any offices of the Department or from the Welfare Officer. Applicants should complete the form as fully as possible and if any doubt exists it would be wise to consult either a Departmental Officer or if one is not available, the Secretary of the Tribal Committee. It has been found that many applicants are unable to supply the name of their proposed site accurately, and in this respect it is suggested that they attach a letter to the form describing as accurately as possible the location of the land, the extent of their ownership, and through whom they derive their interest. Forms, when completed, should be forwarded to the Registrar of the nearest Maori Land Court. Investigation: All applications are investigated by the District Maori Land Board and each applicant will be interviewed by a Welfare Officer and the Building Supervisor. The purpose of these interviews is to: (a) Inspect present living conditions. (b) Explain the terms and conditions of lending. (c) Choose a plan. (d) Inspect the proposed site. (e) Obtain information which may have been omitted on the application form. (f) Assist with lodging of Court applications in respect of clearing title to the site. The applicant has the right to have his application placed before the Board of Maori Affairs. His financial circumstances alone will not be regarded as a bar to his obtaining a housing loan on suitable terms.